Embley Sixth Form Prospectus

Psychology
Examination board: Edexcel
OVERVIEW
There will be plenty of opportunities for you to explore and
evaluate the latest psychological research and developments
to illustrate and strengthen arguments, discussing issues in
small groups as part of an active learning experience.
In the first year, you will study social, cognitive and biological
psychology and learn theories (behavioural psychology).
Alongside each topic you will participate in a practical
research exercise, gathering data and analysing the results
in relation to theories. This practical research exercise must
adhere to ethical principles in both content and intention.
While in your second year, you will study clinical psychology
along with criminological psychology, child or health
psychology.
You will have the opportunity to join field trips to bring
your studies to life, including visits to the London Freud
Museum, Bethlem Royal Psychiatric Hospital in London and to
psychological exhibitions in London.
Research methods, issues and debates will be studied for each
unit and you will benefit from the drop-in support offered by
the Psychology Department.
Assessment
Three exams at the end of the
course.
Future Pathways
Psychology is a science and is
recognised as such by many
academic institutions. It has links
with many academic areas, such
as psychology of business, sport,
education and criminal (forensic)
psychology. It is useful for any
career that involves working
with people such as the Police,
medical professions, businesses
of all kinds and in any profession
where knowledge of the workings
of the brain would be useful, for
example, performance related
careers, teaching or sport.
For further information or to discuss in more detail,
please contact:
Mrs Kimberley Swift
Philosophy & Religion
kimberley.swift@embley.org.uk
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